Level 1 Online Training Courses

The GMA has developed a full suite of online training courses. These allow people to study when and wherever possible. Whether you are a volunteer at a grass roots club or a professional wishing to update your knowledge the GMA can provide the following learning opportunities. Level 1 - Basic (5 courses covering grounds maintenance) in: • Football • (Level 1 Football – Serbo, Croat, Bosnian) • Cricket • Rugby Union • Rugby League

What is involved in these online courses? It is all online.

This online option will suit those volunteers that do not have time to travel and attend a course. You will learn about that tasks involved in maintaining a playing surface in a cost-effective way.

What does the course content cover?

The course takes around 4-5 hours to complete although you do have a window of 28 days to complete it. There are 3 modules to this training course. All are designed to either give you a new understanding or build on your experiences so far.

1. Requirements of the groundsperson and pitch • Pitch and player requirements • Introduction to Performance Quality Standards • Maintenance activities • Maintenance activities (Equipment and Machinery)

2. Types of equipment and machinery • Equipment and machinery settings • Safe use of equipment and machinery • Safe use and storage (Materials)

3. Storage and safe disposal • Types of material • Application and effects of incorrect use

Each module has an informal selfassessment test, plus there is a formal end of course multiple-choice assessment test, which is also online. After you have completed these 3 modules, we will also suggest other topics of progression should you wish to continue to learn.

What do you get?

You will receive a certificate of achievement which can complement your own CPD activity.